Missouri Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Missouri reported 4 WARN Act notices in April 2013, displacing an estimated 377 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 57% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 62 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Education sector topped the list of affected industries with 254 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 62 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 304 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 62 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 11 |
Jackson felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 304 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 304 |
| St. Joseph | 1 | 62 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 305 |
| Layoff | 2 | 72 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham School Services | Kansas City | 243 | Closure | |
| Climax Packaging | St. Joseph | 62 | Closure | |
| Lab | Kansas City | 61 | Layoff | |
| Community Development Institute - HEAD START | St. Louis | 11 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Durham School Services at its Kansas City facility, reporting 243 affected workers. Climax Packaging followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Missouri. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.